It's the first time a Komets' goaltender won his first
professional start since the Franke brothers bought the team in
1990.
There were a couple of other rookies who won their first
games with the Komets, but the keys are first start as a pro and did they start
the game. There was a rookie a few years ago who relieved and won the game, but
did not start. I'm back past 87-88 and I can't find out for sure on anyone else. Anyone have any ideas?
It's also the first time a Komets defenseman has had a
hat trick in a game since Frederic Bouchard scored four goals against Kalamazoo
on March 2, 2001.
7-1 is the best start since 7-0-2 in
2001-02.
Comments
Big Year Guys and Gals......Big Year.
Hey, that Dan McWhinney ain't to bad either. Not bad for just the back-up, eh Super Fan? Let's give the kid some time to grow. He might be gold.
I never said he wasn't. I just said I wouldn't start him ahead of Frenchy most nights.
Blake, check Robbie Irons. I think he got a shutout his first start way back with the Ks, but I can't be sure it was his 1st professional start.
If memory serves, Irons posted a 3-0 shutout of Des Moines in his first game as a Komet.
I was there. That gives you an idea how old I am.
Wow, do you think the stretch could go all the way to 1967?
Looks like Skate and I are together on Robbie's first game so we must be right, LOL. I agree the score was 3-0 but I couldn't remember the opposing team but Des Moines sounds right.
Geez, I can't believe that was almost 40 years ago!
Great job Dan and the entire Komet team. I had the UHL site pulled up yesterday during the game also, and when Flint scored the 3rd goal, the site had an unofficial final of 3-2 Flint. Somebody jumped the gun big time. With this Komet team, you better wait till that final buzzer sounds. Just plain AWESOME!!!!!!!
skate you is older than the hills!
McWhinney did fine, but Frenchy should be playing 80% of the games. He is the starter and this team will go as far as he takes them.
I believe the score board on the UHL site is ahead because it was posted that the 3rd Komet shoot out shooter already scored before Chase announced who the shooter was. I think Chasers is time delayed.
If you listen online there certainly is a time delay. When I used to be one of the nerds ERRRRR hardcore fans (JUST KIDDING FOLKS) who wore earphones to the games he was right on with the play